Niles vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niles

Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

Cultural Roots

British American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,177
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nile, Ni

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Niles Rank #3,177
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3177 for Niles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Niles ___

  • Niles Alexander
  • Niles James
  • Niles Edward
  • Niles Thomas
  • Niles William
  • Niles Oliver

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Niles

Miles Julian Alistair Cordelia Beatrice

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niles or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Niles and Oliver mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Niles and Oliver boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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